Saturday, 16 October 2010

Pumpkin Bread for World Bread Day 2010

Today is another World Bread Day - the fifth one!

I tried to make something different this year, and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome! I had searched for 'Pumpkin Bread' online, and most of the recipes were for bread that looked similar in texture to cake, not what I would call true 'bread'. So I fiddled with my regular bread recipe and came up with this version. You can add more spices to your liking, I'm not overly keen on nutmeg or cloves but they would be a good addition if you like them, or you could even add some raisins.

This pumpkin bread made excellent toast!Pumpkin BreadI made the dough in my bread machine, but you could easily knead the bread by hand. I used some Bacheldre Watermill organic oak smoked, stoneground strong malted blend flour (available from Waitrose) combined with strong white bread flour, but you could substitute whole wheat flour, or make the bread with all white bread flour.I used half a can of pumpkin puree from Waitrose (roughly 225g) and added the water carefully as the dough was mixing. You may need less water, don't just pour it all in at once.Add whatever spices you prefer, nutmeg or cloves for instance.

Put the ingredients into your bread machine in the correct order for your machine, when it comes to the water, add it gradually while the machine is mixing. Only add enough to make a smooth soft dough.

When the dough is ready, take it out of the machine and put it into a loaf tin, to rise again until doubled in size.

Bake in a pre-heated oven 180ºC/350ºF for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Your posts always inspire me Nic, and this one is wonderful. Have never done a pumpkin bread, and love the rustic feel of the recipe. Thank you for the inspiration. Off to try and post bread for Zorra!! Hugs!

lovely bread - I love all things pumpkin - the colour is gorgeous and I am sure it tastes wonderful - esp with that oak smoked flour - never heard of such a thing but would love to be able to purchase it

Its good to have something else to make with the pumpkins and squashes that are available this time of year. This bread looks really delicious and I am sure it would be good even if made with ordinary bread flour - bet it would be lovely with some of your wonderful Marinaded Feta! ;) hopeeternal'Meanderings through my Cookbook'www.hopeeternalcookbook.wordpress.com

Someday I hope to take part in world bread day.You seemed to enjoy the table setting posts I did the last 2 years. Although I didn't do a table this time I have began this years posts today and for a few days. Peek if you are interested again. There were some nice ideas.